Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) yesterday differed with the government announcement about the payment of loan and interest by the sick apparel industries.
Canadian T-shirt giant Gildan Activewear Inc yesterday wrapped up the acquisition of Shahriyar Fabric Industries Ltd, choosing Bangladesh as a base for manufacturing in Asia.
Deaths at workplaces continue every year because of the government's failure to go by the existing safety laws, or bring culpable factory owners to book.
US Congressman Jim McDermott assured Bangladesh of extending his all-out assistance in passing the New Partnership for Trade Development Act at the US House of Representatives.